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Show Notes: The Canter Is a Four-Letter Word

This episode is brought to you by pure chaos, cruise dreams, and the emotional journey back into the canter.
Natalie and Heather kick things off with the kind of live, slightly unhinged energy only horse people can sustain before coffee fully kicks in. They share big news about their upcoming “Hijinx on the High Seas” cruise, a five-night adventure packed with theme nights, happy hours, games, prizes, and all the shenanigans a horse-loving adult could want away from the barn.
Then the conversation turns to the real beast of the episode: cantering. Why does it suddenly feel scarier in adulthood than it ever did before?
Natalie and Heather unpack the mental blocks, balance issues, fitness struggles, horse behavior, and the deeply relatable experience of feeling like your body and your brain are both negotiating terms with gravity. They also remind us that sometimes the horse is doing exactly what they should be doing, and we’re the ones falling apart at the seams.
In this episode:
Cruise announcement: “Hijinx on the High Seas”
Why cantering feels harder as an adult amateur
Balance, confidence, and rebuilding riding fitness
Adulting wins: AC survival, dinner mishaps, and bargain burgers

If you’ve ever thought, “I used to love this gait, why am I suddenly terrified of it?” this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to handle wildfire emergencies when managing horse farms. She describes how to make a wildfire preparedness plan, guidelines for evacuation, and how to landscape around your farm to reduce the risk of wildfires on your property.
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Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
Guest: Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service
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A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
Read the full article here: https://thehorse.com/112440/how-to-keep-your-horse-safe-during-the-4th-of-july/
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Mary Kitzmiller answers listener questions about balancing your horse's response to the aids, dealing with "the scary ride" and how a horse progresses gradually to the bridle. Plus, we discuss the role your eyes play in riding.
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Time Stamps
09:10 - The important role your eyes play in riding
23:32 - What to do when the last ride went bad
35:56 - Progression of the bridle
48:51 - Balancing your horse's sensitivity to the aids

In this episode of Mornings in D Minor, hosts Shane and Drew sat down with special guests Garth and Gage Gardner to dive deep into the worlds of elite horse breeding and country music.
Garth shared the fascinating backstory of the legendary stallion, Hickory Holly Time (affectionately known as Oliver). He recounted purchasing the stallion as a two-year-old, his incredible run to the Derby championship in Paso Robles, and the whirlwind deal that eventually transferred ownership to Dean Tuftin. The guys also broke down the monumental financial impact of the Riata Buckle on the rope horse industry and how its massive payouts completely reshaped the EquiStat earnings landscape.
Later in the morning, the conversation shifted from the arena to the stage as 22-year-old country artist Gage Gardner opened up about his musical journey. He detailed his early days of pounding the pavement and knocking on doors throughout the Fort Worth Stockyards just to secure his first 30-minute gig. Gage also shared a hilarious backstage blunder where he accidentally called country legend Tracy Lawrence "Tracy Chapman" right before a show.
To wrap up the morning, Gage treated the hosts and listeners to a live, captivating acoustic performance of his original song, "Miss Forever."